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Vocabulary. Andrea, Sarah, & Angelita http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf8Ultc_sUI&feature=fvsr. vo·cab·u·lar·y. The stock of words used by or known by a particular people or group of persons OR The words of a language. Vocabulary is critical to reading success for three reasons : 1.
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Vocabulary Andrea, Sarah, & Angelita http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf8Ultc_sUI&feature=fvsr
vo·cab·u·lar·y The stock of words used by or known by a particular people or group of persons OR The words of a language
Vocabulary is critical to reading success for three reasons: • 1. • 2. • 3.
1. • Comprehension • improves when • you know what the words mean.
2. Words are communication.
3. • When vocabulary is improved • academic & social confidence • and competence improve, too.
Best Practices in Vocabulary Instruction There are 7 best practices to follow: 1. Word Immersion 2. Active Discovery of Words 3. Personalize word learning 4. Using Multiple Sources of Information 5. Student Selection of Words 6. Building Independent Strategies 7. Meaningful Use of Words